After a busy September which saw the start of the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Europa Conference, the European season rolls into a new month.
As well as that, the Premier League and the EFL continue to pick up steam while the fourth round of EFL Cup takes place as well more crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Elsewhere, there's plenty of cricket with the Women's World Cup continuing through the month and several top class men's series taking place.
Across the pond, the NFL season continues to pick up speed with four more full game rounds, and two fixtures in London once again.
There's also rugby union and rugby league action with the season just getting underway in the former and finishing up in the latter.
Golf and tennis take a slight pause after the Ryder Cup and US Open but the Formula One season is heading towards a thrilling finale.
Stay on top of all upcoming games, tournaments and events with our freshly updated October sports calendar below.
Best sports to bet on in the U.K. for October 2025
Football events to bet on
- Premier League
| Matchday 7 | Friday, Oct 3 - Sunday, Oct 5 |
| Matchday 8 | Saturday, Oct 18 - Monday, Oct 20 |
| Matchday 9 | Friday, Oct 24 - Sunday, Oct 26 |
- EFL Championship
| Matchday 8 | Tuesday, Sept 30 - Wednesday, Oct 1 |
| Matchday 9 | Friday, Oct 3 - Monday, Oct 5 |
| Matchday 10 | Friday, Oct 17 - Saturday, Oct 18 |
| Matchday 11 | Tuesday, Oct 21 - Wednesday, Oct 22 |
| Matchday 12 | Friday, Oct 24 - Saturday, Oct 25 |
| Matchday 13 | Friday, Oct 31 - Saturday, Nov 1 |
- League One and League Two
| Matchday 11 | Thursday, Oct 2 - Saturday, October 4 |
| Matchday 12 | Saturday, Oct 11 |
| Matchday 13 | Thursday, Oct 16 - Saturday, Oct 18 |
| Matchday 10 | Tuesday, Oct 21 - Monday, Oct 27 |
- UEFA Champions League
| UCL dates in September | ||
|---|---|---|
| Matchday 3 | Tuesday, Oct 21 - Wednesday, Oct 22 | |
- UEFA Europa League
| UEL dates in September | ||
|---|---|---|
| Matchday 3 | Thursday, Oct 23 | |
- EFL Cup
| Fourth Round | Tuesday, Oct 28 - Wednesday, Oct 29 |
- EFL Trophy
| Matchday 2 | Tuesday, October 7 |
| Matchday 2 | Tuesday, October 14 - Wednesday, October 15 |
| Matchday 3 | Tuesday, October 21 |
| Matchday 3 | Tuesday, October 28 |
- FIFA World Cup qualifying
| Africa (CAF) | Wednesday, Oct 8 - Tuesday, Oct 14 |
| Europe (UEFA) | Thursday, Oct 9 - Tuesday, Oct 14 |
| North America (CONCACAF) | Thursday, Oct 9 - Tuesday, Oct 14 |
Cricket events to bet on
- England vs New Zealand ODI series (October 26-November 1)
- England vs New Zealand T20I series (October 18-23)
- Australia vs New Zealand T20I series (October 1-4)
- India vs West Indies Test series (October 2-14)
- Women's Cricket World Cup (September 30-November 2)
Darts events to bet on
- PDC World Grand Prix (October 6-12, Leicester)
- PDC European Championship (October 23-26, Dortmund)
Motorsport events to bet on
- Formula 1: Singapore Grand Prix (October 3-5, Singapore)
- Formula 1: USA Grand Prix (October 17-19, Austin)
- Formula 1: Mexico Grand Prix (October 24-26, Mexico City)
American football events to bet on
- NFL (Week 5, Oct 3-7 | Week 6, Oct 10-14 | Week 7, Oct 17-21 | Week 8, Oct 24-28 | Week 9, Oct 31-4)
Rugby League events to bet on
- Australian Rugby League (NRL) (Final, Oct 5)
- Super League (Semi-finals, Oct 3-4 | Final, Oct 11)
Rugby Union events to bet on
- Australia vs New Zealand (October 4)
- Argentina vs South Africa (October 4)
- English Premiership (Week 2, Oct 3-5 | Week 3, Oct 10-12 | Week 4, Oct 17-19 | Week 5, Oct 24-25)
- United Rugby Championship (Week 1, Oct 3-5 | Week 2, Oct 10-11 | Week 3, Oct 17-18 | Week 4, Oct 24-25)
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